Documenting real life for real families: a Vienna-based family photographer

Unique Family Portraits by Vienna-based family photographer, Christine Benally Peranteau. As a professional photographer specializing in images that tell the stories of her client's lives, Christine creates stunning environmental portraits, authentic newborn photos, and emotional family photo albums.

While I really do love black and white photos, I rarely have the opportunity to create a video that features almost entirely all black and white images. But there was just something about this session that the B&W images just completely made the mood. I hope you enjoy this video as much as I do!

Over the past 12 weeks, I have filmed 4 families, and as I edit each session, it never ceases to amaze me how truly unique and different and special each family is.

When I begin selecting the music, every time, the music that helps tell the story has to be different. Because, each family is different, and each session is unique. Each family has it's own rhythm, and its own energy. It is just uncanny.

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is leaving your child in the care of someone you trust. This is hard enough when you are in your home country. It is doubly hard when you find yourself in a foreign country where you may or may not speak the language. If you’re struggling to find a kindergarten in Vienna, please know that you are not alone.

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of working with the AWA on the Fall into Fashion Event to raise money for women in need in Vienna. I made this video as a way of saying thank you for all who helped them raise more than € 3,000! Thank you!